Beach Puppy

Caravaggio teaching puppy Ahsoka (6 months) the ways of the ocean fetch.

Ahsoka & Caravaggio at Napili Bay.

Ahsoka at Ukumehame.

Homemade dog treats

Join Such Good Dogs trainer, Athena Angelic, and her helpers Tessa & Josie in making some delicious homemade dog treats.  Recipes below.
--We recommend storing treats in the refrigerator or freezer.--

Carrot Bites:

3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup flour

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Stir all ingredients together.
3.  Drop small batter balls onto baking sheet.
4.  Bake for 30-35 minutes.


Peanut Butter Treats:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup water

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Mix together flour, peanut butter & eggs.
3.  Add a little water at a time as mixing.
4.  Roll dough out and cut into shapes.
5.  Bake about 20 minutes.


Chicken & Yogurt Treats:

2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
2 cups flour
1 5.3-ounce plain Yogurt
3/4 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Combine and stir all ingredients in bowl.
3.  Drop small batter balls onto baking sheet.
     (You may need two baking sheets and may want to line them with parchment paper).
4.  Bake 12-14 minutes.

Ahsoka 6 months

Just a few pics of my adorable little girl, Ahsoka (6 months).

Ahsoka & Lola.

Caravaggio, Ahsoka, & Devo.

Napping with dad.

Lola & Ahsoka.

Dad & Ahsoka.

Ahsoka likes to grab her nose when she sleeps.

Ahsoka & Caravaggio at Napili Bay.

Nap time.

She loves to cuddle.

Luna, Ahsoka, & Caravaggio.

Ahsoka & Daly.

Cuddles.

Devo, Ahsoka, & Caravaggio at Napili Bay.

Indoor Game "Go Find"

When the weather gets so bad outside that it's difficult to get your dog the regular exercise they need, it's important to find a way to keep them physically and mentally challenged.  This is a great indoor (or outdoor) game I call "Go Find."

Basically we are teaching our dog to find an object, such as a toy.  To begin this training, your dog will need to have a reliable "Wait," meaning for them to wait in another room while you hide the toy, then you will release them to the room with the hidden toy to "Go Find" it.  If your dog does not have a reliable Wait command, you can have another person hold the dog in the other room until you hide the toy.  When first starting this game, be sure to "hide" the toy in a place that the dog will easily find it.  When they do locate the toy, praise lavishly.  Encourage the dog to bring you the toy and then engage in play with your dog and the toy.  This is a reward for your dog for finding the toy.  Be sure to keep it fun for your dog.

As your dog improves, hide the toy in more and more difficult places to find.  If your dog starts to get confused or lose interest, be sure to take it back a step and make it easier.  If your dog is doing exceptionally well, you may even try and hide the toy in a place the dog will not be able to retrieve it from.  Doing this will encourage the dog to start using their nose to seek out the toy when they can not find it visually.  Once the dog finds the toy that is out of reach, praise, then ask the dog to sit and reward the dog with praise and by giving them the toy they found.  Remember to play some tug of war with the toy as a reward for finding it.

Launiupoko Trail Hike

Join us on our dog adventure hike on the Launiupoko Trail.
Today we have our SGDs family including Caravaggio, Devo, & Ahsoka.  And our friend Tiki, who is the same age as Ahsoka.  They are buddies.

If you are looking for a great winter hike, this is the one.  Because of the area and lack of shade, I recommend this hike during the winter on a cooler, overcast day.  Remember to bring water for both yourself and your dog(s).

Kapalua Bay walk

Just a few pics from our morning walk at Kapalua Bay.

Ahsoka.

Caravaggio & Devo.

Heel with Ahsoka

Some videos of us working with Ahsoka (6 months) on "Heel" at Kapalua Village Trails.